WALKER, Douglas G F (1922-1985) Glasgow University 1948; DL University College London 1958; CL Leicester University 1961-1982
His period at Leicester was one of immense development and rapid expansion, the book stock increasing from 140,000 to 760,000. A new building, opened in 1974, brought the main library together and for the first time in purpose built accommodation.
D Baker Leicester University Library: a history to 1961 (1984) pp53-55 (i.e. 'Postscript: 1961-1982', by Brian Burch)
Glasgow University 1948; DL University College London 1958; CL Leicester University 1961-1982
His period at Leicester was one of immense development and rapid expansion, the book stock increasing from 140,000 to 760,000. A new building, opened in 1974, brought the main library together and for the first time in purpose built accommodation.
D Baker Leicester University Library: a history to 1961 (1984) pp53-55 (i.e. 'Postscript: 1961-1982', by Brian Burch)